But, Orochimaru didn't attack and kill Neji. Instead, he suddenly leaped backward and ran away without looking back.
Because of this, he didn't see that after he left, some large snakes also came out of Neji's sleeves, swallowing all of Orochimaru's snakes.
However, Anko Mitarashi saw it, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion.
As far as she knew, only Orochimaru and she could control snakes. But how did Neji learn it?
After Orochimaru left, Neji didn't chase him. He wasn't at his best right now, and he didn't have enough confidence to deal with Orochimaru.
He had intentionally let Orochimaru leave just now. Orochimaru was cautious, and his every move was within Neji's expectations.
Although he didn't get all of Orochimaru's abilities, there was plenty of time later.
"Orochimaru, oh Orochimaru, you really shouldn't use a man's body next time," Neji muttered.
"Hyuga Neji." At this moment, Anko Mitarashi rushed over.
After Orochimaru left, the power of her curse mark's restraints also weakened. Although there were still some slight side effects, they weren't serious.
"Hyuga Neji, are you okay?" Anko Mitarashi asked anxiously.
Neji waved his hand. Although he had used up a lot of Chakra, there wasn't a big problem.
Then, Anko Mitarashi asked again, "Why can you control snakes?"
Neji looked straight into Anko Mitarashi's eyes: "Everyone has their own secrets."
"Oh." Seeing that Neji didn't want to say more, she didn't ask.
But now, Neji became curious instead.
"Why don't you ask me why I didn't kill Orochimaru? I had a chance just now."
Anko Mitarashi smiled and asked, "Then will you tell me?"
"Yes!"
Neji said firmly. This made Anko Mitarashi open her eyes wide. Before she could ask, Neji said:
"Because he's still useful to me."
"Okay." Anko Mitarashi nodded. She could tell that if Neji didn't want to say something, he wouldn't say it no matter what.
"Are you going to find the Third Hokage?" Neji asked suddenly.
Anko Mitarashi nodded: "Yes, such a big thing happened, I have to report it."
Neji also knew about this and asked, "Can you promise me one thing?"
"What is it?" Anko Mitarashi asked.
"Don't tell anyone about my abilities."
Anko Mitarashi was silent. The strength and Ninjutsu that Neji had shown were really unusual. In theory, it had to be reported, but...
"Okay, I promise you."
"Oh, there's one more thing, don't stop the Chunin Exams."
Anko Mitarashi laughed: "That's two things, but I can't promise you this. This requires the Third Hokage's agreement. Once the Third Hokage knows that Orochimaru has attacked, he will definitely stop it."
"It's okay, just tell the Third Hokage that this is what Orochimaru asked for, and he will agree," Neji said confidently.
Anko Mitarashi was skeptical, but she still nodded. But to be honest, she thought this was wishful thinking.
After resting for a while, the two left. Anko Mitarashi was going to find the Third Hokage to report what happened here, while Neji was going to look for Orochimaru's whereabouts.
A dark and windy night is the perfect time to do things that increase strength.
On a large tree, Neji shook his hand and threw down dozens of small snakes. It had to be said that these snakes had limited fighting power, but they were really good at gathering information and tracking the enemy's whereabouts.
"Find Orochimaru's whereabouts and tell me, go."
Then, a large number of small snakes spread out in all directions.
Neji wasn't afraid of these small snakes being discovered by Orochimaru. After all, in his mind, only he and Anko Mitarashi knew this trick, so he wouldn't suspect him at all.
At this moment, in the Hokage's office.
Sarutobi Hiruzen listened to Anko Mitarashi's report with a serious face, his brows furrowing even more.
"So that's how it is, Orochimaru has already infiltrated Konoha."
For some reason, Anko Mitarashi felt that the Third Hokage wasn't as nervous as she had imagined.
Seeming to notice her doubts, Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled: "Hmph, don't underestimate Konoha."
"But, his speed is actually so fast, catching me off guard."
For Uchiha Sasuke, I promised Itachi, so now the best way is...
"Anko, stop the Chunin Exams," Sarutobi Hiruzen said.
At this moment, Anko Mitarashi suddenly remembered what Neji had told her. Although she knew it wouldn't be of much use, she still wanted to try for Neji's sake.
"Hokage-sama, Orochimaru told me not to stop the Chunin Exams, otherwise, he will cause a big disturbance," Anko Mitarashi said, forcing herself to be brave.
I'm done for, I'm going to get scolded again, Neji, you have to make it up to me.
Just as Anko Mitarashi was ready to be lectured, Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed: "Is that so? Then let's continue as usual. I want to see what he's going to do."
"Huh?"
Anko Mitarashi's eyes widened suddenly upon hearing this. The Hokage actually agreed.
At the same time, Neji became even more mysterious in her heart.
At this time, Neji was staying on a large tree to practice and wait for news about Orochimaru.
However, even after searching until dawn, these small snakes hadn't found Orochimaru's whereabouts, but they had found Sakura and the others.
Orochimaru is really hiding deep. Oh well, there will be plenty of time later.
"I might as well go see how Sakura is changing."
Moreover, he also wanted to do a small experiment.
On the other side of the Forest of Death, under a tree hole, Sakura was taking care of the unconscious Sasuke and Naruto.
To ensure their safety, she had also made some traps. However, it was those crude traps that exposed their whereabouts.
Before long, the Sound Ninja trio found Sakura and the others' hiding place.
"Only one person with fighting power? Really, just a small matter like this, and Orochimaru-sama still sent the three of us," Zaku said.
"Don't come over here! Even if it's just me, I will protect them!" Sakura raised the kunai in her hand, her face full of determination.
Every time, Sasuke and Naruto fought, and she only held them back. If it wasn't for protecting her, Sasuke and Naruto wouldn't have been so badly injured.
Remembering Neji, Sakura made up her mind that she would change and never hide behind and cry alone again.
Otherwise, how could she catch up with Neji's pace?
"Hmph! Brat, your courage is commendable, but unfortunately, your strength is not enough," Zaku sneered.
Then, he walked forward, preparing to kill Sakura directly. But at this time, Kin suddenly stopped him.
"Leave her to me. I want to tear off that pink hair that makes people so jealous," Kin said lightly, but her tone was so creepy.
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